Hissy Fit: A Novel

"Andrews is at her best in this thoroughly satisfying story with the right blend of mystery, romance, and sharply funny writing." — Orlando Sentinel

A delicious tale of revenge and renovation from New York Times bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews

The night before her wedding, in the middle of an oh-so-smart rehearsal dinner, interior decorator Keeley Murdock chances upon her fiancé and maid of honor in flaming flagrante delicto. Keeley throws the hissy fit to end all hissy fits, storms out and earns herself instant notoriety in her tiny hometown of Madison, GA.

The next day, though, she has to deal not only with a broken engagement but also with her business being shut out by folks in a town financially obligated to her ex. Rescue comes in the form of the new owner of the local bra plant. A hunk of a guy, Keeley can’t decide if he’s a hopeless romantic or hopelessly weird. Either way, he’s hired her to redo the broken-down antebellum mansion he’s bought for the woman of his dreams. The woman—now here’s the weird part—that he’s never met. Or maybe he just has.

“Delightful and hilarious.” - Chattanooga Times Free Press

“Sharp Southern treat....a fascinating peek into the luscious world of designer home furnishing, sure to make readers drool with envy.” - Publishers Weekly

“Readers who enjoy books set in the South that deal with love, friendship, and getting even will find themselves laughing out loud at this latest novel by Andrews.” - Library Journal (starred review)

“Andrews’ descriptions of antique furniture and heart-pine flooring are so lush and appealing that they will seduce even the decorating-challenged. Throw in the idyllic southern setting and the humorous, often-scintillating banter, and you’ve got yourself another winning read.” - Booklist

“A good old-fashioned romp with a modern Southern belle taking no prisioners...entertains on many levels. - Nashville Tennessean

“Laced with humor and a sense of place that oozes the aroma of magnolia blossoms.” - Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“A fun, romantic ride through a small Southern town replete with money, style, tradition and a few secrets...shrewdly observed....Andrews weaves decorating, romance, a taste of revenge and the search for the answer to a family mystery into the fabric of a small Southern city, and delivers another fun, high-energy novel.” - Savannah Morning News

“When Andrews throws a fun ‘Hissy Fit,’ just give up, give in...entertaining.” - Star News (Wilmington, NC)

“Andrews is at her best in this thoroughly satisfying story with the right blend of mystery, romance and sharply funny writing.” - Orlando Sentinel

“Sweet and light and fun.” - St. Petersburg Times

“A truly rollicking tale…. If you are interested in interior design, Southern manners, heartache and romance or just a well-told story, Hissy Fit is for you.” - Charlotte Observer (North Carolina)

“Southern-fried romp...the furnishing descriptions are scrumptious and the love story’s sweet.” - Entertainment Weekly

“Aimed at the shopaholics among us.” - Memphis Commercial Appeal

“There’s plenty of substance here for fans of dark comedy and high-end interior design.” - Fort Myers (Fla.) News-Press